Leonard Mizzi (1992 Commonwealth Scholar from Malta, PhD in Agricultural Economics, University of Reading) is currently the Head of Unit in DG Agriculture and Rural Development at the European Commission, Brussels. He is specifically in charge of the unit dealing with...
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Improving the food supply chain
Wilson Asamoah (2011 Commonwealth Shared Scholar from Ghana, MSc Food Chain Systems, Cranfield University) has found that his scholarship is enabling him to introduce technical innovation in food supply management systems. Following his return to Ghana after his...
Commonwealth Scholarships News – Issue 17
Commonwealth Scholarships News – Issue 17 (June 2013): Leading the search for knowledge, Our Scholars and Fellows, A new path for Commonwealth Scholarships, News round-up, Our alumni, Reaching out – international impact, Networks and events
Wales Regional Network – Commemorating the Modern Commonwealth
The Wales Regional Network for Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows will host its third seminar in the series 'Commemorating the Modern Commonwealth through Research and Cultural Exchange'. The event will be held on Thursday 25 July 2013 at Bangor University, and will...
Women, Kashmir and peace talks
By Ezabir Ali, 2012 Commonwealth Professional Fellow from India hosted by Conciliation Resources. 'Nobody can silence me – I have every right to speak.' These were the words shouted by a 40-year-old woman at security staff and state officials, as she managed to...
Commonwealth Scholar presented with 2012 Best Journal Article Prize
Dr Kabelo J Senyatso was presented with the 2012 Taylor & Francis Commonwealth Scholar Best Journal Article Prize at a ceremony at the University of Botswana on 27 June 2013. Around 50 guests were present at the event, including Ben Luckock (British Deputy High...
Professional Fellow strengthens services for acid attack victims
Monira Rahman was a 2012 Commonwealth Professional Fellow hosted by Acid Survivors Trust International. She is Executive Director of the Acid Survivors Foundation in Bangladesh. During her Fellowship, Monira spent three months closely observing the interventions of...
Commonwealth Scholars meet University of Reading Vice-Chancellor
Commonwealth Scholar, Ekemini Obok, is currently pursuing a PhD in Plant Sciences at the University of Reading. Here, Ekemini reflects on the first meeting between Commonwealth Scholars and senior management at the university. 'The 2012 and 2013 Commonwealth Scholars...
Assessing impact in environmental sustainability
The significance of environmental sustainability and related topics such as climate change to international development is reflected in its explicit mention in the Millennium Development Goals, specifically MDG 7. This report looks at the impact of Commonwealth...
Alumni event in Montserrat
The Chair of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission hosted an informal gathering for alumni in Montserrat on 20 September 2013. The occasion enabled alumni to share their experiences of how they have been using their Commonwealth Scholarships in dealing with the...
